Rogue — Chocolate Stout

First, I notice the smell of malt and chocolate/cocoa. The malt has a deep dark roasted scent… very strong and powerful. Then, the first taste was bitter. Seriously bitter, in fact, so bitter it was hard to detect any of the underlying flavors. The chocolate was buried deeply under the powerful bitterness of it. […]

And now for something completely different… Shorty's

The Setting: This barn-shaped restaurant is set on a rather odd stretch of Lawrenceville Highway. But, it’s worth the trip. There’s a bit of outdoor seating under a gorgeous purple-flowered tree, table seating indoors, and a stage for music on the weekends.

The Staff: Very friendly

The Food: An eclectic mix of well-made dishes, […]

Varasano's Pizzeria — Revisited

The Setting: This narrow, glass fronted restaurant offers a generous amount of bar, table, and booth seating. And, a pizza bar in the rear allows diners to watch the pizza making process from start to finish.

The Staff: Quirky servers have led to some awkward moments. For example, on our last visit, the server was […]

Lipizzan Stallions @ Georgia Renaissance Festival

All The King’s Horses

Another excuse to indulge in festival food! Daily performances by the stallions and their talented riders have been added to this season’s show list. All the King’s Horses is one of five new performances that have been added to the list of shows for the 2009 season.

Georgia Renaissance Festival […]

Jazz Night @ Peasant Bistro

Peasant Bistro 250 Park Avenue West Atlanta, GA 30313

Tongo Hiti @ Trader Vic's

Trader Vic’s Hilton Atlanta 255 Courtland Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303

Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2009… this weekend

Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2009 — April 17-19, 2009

Back in Piedmont park… right where it belongs

Over 250 artists, an assortment of musicians from different genres, festival food and beer!! What more do you need?? Stuff for the kids? Yep. Stuff for dogs?? No… except for the Dog Disc Exhibition, but that’s for exhibition […]

Sneak Peek!

Take a sneak peek at the set design for “The Mystery of Irma Vep” by clicking on the sketch above! (Set Design by Axis Studio Design)

The Mystery of Irma Vep will first hit the stage at Shakespeare Tavern on June 4 & 5 for two preview performances. And, opening night will be June […]

Wine Enthusiast — Toast of the Town 2009

Wine Enthusiast will be sponsoring an evening of wine, spirits and music paired with tastings from some of Atlanta’s top restaurants. Over 500 wines, spirits and signature dishes will be available for the tasting!

When — April 16, 2009

Where — Georgia Aquarium

Cost — VIP Tasting @ 5pm — $150 per person

or […]

Dogwood — James Beard Dinner

First Course Logan Turnpike grits with cornmeal dusted Gulf oyster, preserved lemon, hazelnut cream and micro lemon mint Swanson, Pinot Grigio 2007 Second Course Pan seared Georgia mountain trout, sunchoke puree, spring pea basil sauce, and marinated wild mushroom salad Swanson, Chardonnay, 2007 Third Course Charred rare venison tartare on toasted brioche, sunny side […]